Episode 8 Civic Fountain (aka Captain Cook Memorial Fountain)
If you’re looking to understand how far Newcastle has come as a city, look no further than Civic Fountain. This project had many enemies, both in power and in the community. Not only was it an abstract sculpture but was designed and built by a woman. The Mayor of the time was furious that a “House Wife” was in control of this major piece. Now it’s impossible to think of Newcastle without connecting it to the stunning work of Margel Hinder, which is surrounded by the quality work our own Brian Suters.